Rack with test tubes for testing for coronavirusMOSCOW, Jan 17 Production of tests that detect a new omicron -a coronavirus strain was launched in Dubna, the Ministry of Investment of the Moscow Region said in a press release. «The Dubna SEZ launched the production of tests that determine the COVID-19 omicron strain,» the report says. According to the Minister of Investment, Industry and Science of the Moscow Region Ekaterina Zinovieva, the production of rapid tests for the coronavirus antigen reduces the burden on the entire healthcare sector. At the same time, it is assumed that the manufacturing company and resident of the Dubna special economic zone White Service will be able to expand the coverage of laboratory tests, as well as increase the chances of timely isolation of the sick person. , including a new omicron strain, within 15 minutes from the first day of infection — this allows a person to isolate in time if necessary,» the message says. .jpg» /> Russia is covered by a wave of COVID-19 due to «omicron»: who gets sick, symptoms .The company «White Service» began its activities on the territory of the SEZ «Dubna» from July 2021. To date, the production of the resident's medical devices covers 660 square meters.